How did Australian writers address fears of terrorism after the September 11 attacks?

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In the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks, several Australian writers explored the pervasive atmosphere of fear and political anxiety that emerged in the 21st century.

Authors addressed these themes primarily through the lens of political thrillers and cynical social commentary:

Richard Flanagan: His novel The Unknown Terrorist (2006) provides a cynical perspective on the global climate following the attacks, reflecting on how society reacted to the heightened state of alert.1
Janette Turner Hospital: She centered the fear of terrorism in her political thrillers, specifically Due Preparations for the Plague (2003) and Orpheus Lost (2007), using these narratives to examine the impact of post-9/11 anxieties on individuals and society.1

These works highlight how Australian literature engaged with the global shift toward heightened security concerns and the psychological toll of living in a world defined by the threat of terrorism.1